Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Reporters' Notebooks

Kevin Tatum, Philadelphia Inquirer: The Mid-American Conference acknowledged that its officials blew the call when a touchdown reception by Temple receiver Bruce Francis was disallowed with 40 seconds remaining in the team's 22-17 loss to Connecticut.

Bruce Cadwallader, Columbus Dispatch: Antonio Henton has been suspended by Ohio State's Jim Tressel after the backup quarterback was charged with soliciting a prostitute. He has pleaded not guilty.

Associated Press: The Southeastern Conference has told Arkansas that former running backs coach Danny Nutt, who was spotted last Saturday in the Razorback coaching booth with headphones on, should not be in the booth or near the team bench during games.

Bryan Strickland, Durham Herald-Sun: If you're a Duke student reading this, the football team is having auditions for a kicker.

Bob Condotta, Seattle Times: Johnny Sears, a cornerback who was a starter for Michigan when the season began before being dismissed from the team, might be considering Washington as his next destination.